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compromise will top mr puigdemont sent here. conflation max eye spanish politicians don't want to understand catalonia. —— translation: what we want is to protect the privileges that they have built up. the spanish torment has if mr bush mob was serious about a dialogue he would have come here to the senate in madrid. bat mr puigdemont stop the fact that he doesn't come here, they say, suggests he doesn't what want to negotiate a way out of this crisis. they also had a series of passionate speeches in the senate, saying that the referendum catalonia was illegal under the referendum catalonia was illegal undeer the referendum catalonia was illegal under mr puigdemont must recognise that. the government member i spoke to said that simply hoarding early elections now is not enough. are you saying you want him to admit the referendum was illegal to make that statement, is that what you're trying to get him to do? the referendum was illegal, of course. and from sixth and 7th of september, every thing was illegal. and the referend
compromise will top mr puigdemont sent here. conflation max eye spanish politicians don't want to understand catalonia. —— translation: what we want is to protect the privileges that they have built up. the spanish torment has if mr bush mob was serious about a dialogue he would have come here to the senate in madrid. bat mr puigdemont stop the fact that he doesn't come here, they say, suggests he doesn't what want to negotiate a way out of this crisis. they also had a series of passionate...
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mr puigdemont gave a pre—recorded address from girona, a town where he was mayor. in it, we're in a parallel universe because he doesn't consider himself sacked from the position as catalan president because he says the referendum on october the 1st was legal. 90% of people voted for him ona legal. 90% of people voted for him on a turnout of 43% is only carried on a turnout of 43% is only carried on as normal, but the key thing he was saying to catalan people, of course many millions of whom don't support him, they want to stay with madrid, but his message was one of a pacifist response to anything that was happening now. he said, we have oui’ was happening now. he said, we have our own laws, we have our own system so our own laws, we have our own system so basically, i am still in charge but when madrid takes over, he is calling for a peaceful resistance so no mass demonstrations called at the moment. i think will be interesting is to see what happens on monday morning when civil servants begin their working week including the local police officers because they
mr puigdemont gave a pre—recorded address from girona, a town where he was mayor. in it, we're in a parallel universe because he doesn't consider himself sacked from the position as catalan president because he says the referendum on october the 1st was legal. 90% of people voted for him ona legal. 90% of people voted for him on a turnout of 43% is only carried on a turnout of 43% is only carried on as normal, but the key thing he was saying to catalan people, of course many millions of whom...
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mr puigdemont obviously saying that he wants to encourage democratic opposition. i'm thinking civil disobedience. is there fear then that the regional police will resist governance from madrid? well, i think there is a very strong hope that they will not and certainly the message that we've had so certainly the message that we've had so far all the reports we are getting so far is that the regional police in catalonia are being urged to follow orders. those orders of course would, from madrid or certainly madrid appointees. it is a big questions are whether that would be the case and whether in specific incidents, if they were to arise, howell the police would respond in everyone, of course, remembers what happened during the referendum itself. i do not think the government you want to see a repetition of those scenes but when i asked this party spokesman what might happen, he was very found that the whole point is enforcing the law. he said there will not be acts of aggression as far as the spanish police are concerned, but they would respond to any provocations
mr puigdemont obviously saying that he wants to encourage democratic opposition. i'm thinking civil disobedience. is there fear then that the regional police will resist governance from madrid? well, i think there is a very strong hope that they will not and certainly the message that we've had so certainly the message that we've had so far all the reports we are getting so far is that the regional police in catalonia are being urged to follow orders. those orders of course would, from madrid...
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why and i would like to ask mr puigdemont. .. why is and i would like to ask mr puigdemont... why is he ignoring us, why is he ignoring me? i listened to his speech this morning and i can tell you that applying the law is not violence. mr puigdemont is to understand there is a constitution which is the principle of democracy and he cannot ignore what he doesn't believe, he cannot ignore us. this isa believe, he cannot ignore us. this is a democracy. he says he can't go back to catalonia because he is facing charges of rebellion and sedition and could end up in prison for 30 years and he does not think he will get a free and fair trial. he will go to court and he will be judged. why does he think he's going to jail? that is democracy. he has committed a crime, it is true. he did the referendum, he knows it. he has been planning this for a long time. i don't understand... thank you very much. going back to oscar for a last comment, his critics would say he has set back the cause of independence by ten or 15 years and even your supporters are pointing out this might not have been
why and i would like to ask mr puigdemont. .. why is and i would like to ask mr puigdemont... why is he ignoring us, why is he ignoring me? i listened to his speech this morning and i can tell you that applying the law is not violence. mr puigdemont is to understand there is a constitution which is the principle of democracy and he cannot ignore what he doesn't believe, he cannot ignore us. this isa believe, he cannot ignore us. this is a democracy. he says he can't go back to catalonia because...
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and amid reports that other former cabinet members are also in belgium with mr puigdemont, the potential repercussions of this crisis are now stretching across europe. sarah corker, bbc news. the bank of england has predicted up to 75,000 jobs could be lost in the uk's financial services sector if brexit negotiations fail to produce a trade deal with the european union. it's warned financial firms to prepare to lose their right to trade across the eu. a chinese modelling agency has denied that a teenage russian model died from overwork. 14—year—old vlada dzyuba died in a chinese hospital 10 days after taking part in shanghai fashion week. local reports in russia suggest she was suffering from meningitis compounded by exhaustion. but that's been denied by the chinese agency which employed her who insist she worked no more than the legal eight hours a day. the us federal court has blocked donald trump's ban on transgender people serving in the military. the judge overruled a presidential memo issued by mr trump which sought to reverse an 0bama administration policy change. the injuncti
and amid reports that other former cabinet members are also in belgium with mr puigdemont, the potential repercussions of this crisis are now stretching across europe. sarah corker, bbc news. the bank of england has predicted up to 75,000 jobs could be lost in the uk's financial services sector if brexit negotiations fail to produce a trade deal with the european union. it's warned financial firms to prepare to lose their right to trade across the eu. a chinese modelling agency has denied that...
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and speculation is growing that mr puigdemont is preparing to seek asylum in belgium. he's now potentially a fugitive from spanishjustice. in catalonia, he won the hearts of these supporters by declaring independence on friday. but he has left others, like these pro—unity campaigners, furious. this happening here is like puigdemont is a dictator, that's it. i lost a lot of friends. like, we talk about politics, it's just impossible to talk about. and this stand—off is escalating. yesterday, the prosecutor in madrid announced serious charges against catalan leaders, carrying a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison. translation: in order to uphold the law, this office has five charges of rebellion, sedition and misuse of funds against the main catalan leaders. and the reaction to that from the sacked catalan deputy president, 0rioljunqueras — he said he had nothing new to say. and amid reports that other former cabinet members are also in belgium with mr puigdemont, the potential repercussions of this crisis are now stretching across europe. sarah corker, bbc news
and speculation is growing that mr puigdemont is preparing to seek asylum in belgium. he's now potentially a fugitive from spanishjustice. in catalonia, he won the hearts of these supporters by declaring independence on friday. but he has left others, like these pro—unity campaigners, furious. this happening here is like puigdemont is a dictator, that's it. i lost a lot of friends. like, we talk about politics, it's just impossible to talk about. and this stand—off is escalating. yesterday,...
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let's first listen to what mr puigdemont had to say. this was the first significant part of his speech to the parliament after several minutes condemning and criticising not only the madrid government, whom he said had tried to cause panic in the region, he was also critical of the king. translation: the government and myself propose that this parliament suspend the effect of the independence creation in order to establish dialogue, without which we cannot reach a solution. we wa nt we want to work towards putting into practice the result of the referendum. there were moments during this address when most of the catalan parliament stood and applauded. that atmosphere changed a little when he introduced some of the caveats as well. let's listen to another part of his speech. we have won are right to be an independent country and the right to be respected. now at this point, at this historical moment as the president of catalonia, i want to follow the people's wilfork catalonia to become an independent state. but has mixed —— mr puigd
let's first listen to what mr puigdemont had to say. this was the first significant part of his speech to the parliament after several minutes condemning and criticising not only the madrid government, whom he said had tried to cause panic in the region, he was also critical of the king. translation: the government and myself propose that this parliament suspend the effect of the independence creation in order to establish dialogue, without which we cannot reach a solution. we wa nt we want to...
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finally, carles puigdemont emerged. mr puigdemont, a question from the bbc. are you prepared for the consequences of a declaration of independence? there he goes. you can only imagine the kind of pressure he must be under right now. by the time the mps trooped into the chamber, they were more than an hour behind schedule. catalonia had arrived at its moment of destiny. mr puigdemont said catalonia had won the right to independence, but he had already said that last week. when it came to the crunch, he fudged it. teresa, what's your reaction? well, i told you we are always open to dialogue, we are always open to negotiation. but he fudged it? we declared the independence, but we allow them to answer and we give this period of time for negotiation. and if they don't want to talk, if they don't want to negotiate, we will follow our path. on the streets, people were less enthusiastic. mr puigdemont has disappointed many of his supporters. it's unclear whether he has done enough to placate madrid. gabriel gatehouse reporting there from barcelona. joining me now fr
finally, carles puigdemont emerged. mr puigdemont, a question from the bbc. are you prepared for the consequences of a declaration of independence? there he goes. you can only imagine the kind of pressure he must be under right now. by the time the mps trooped into the chamber, they were more than an hour behind schedule. catalonia had arrived at its moment of destiny. mr puigdemont said catalonia had won the right to independence, but he had already said that last week. when it came to the...
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if mr puigdemont replies that he has declared independence, the central government says that it will begin the process of suspending self—rule in the catalan region. our europe correspondent james reynolds reports from barcelona. carles puigdemont already has some of the trappings of a head of state. now spain wants him to spell it out. has he declared independence for his region or not? at this memorial on sunday, mr puigdemont remembered a previous catalan leader executed in 19110 by the military regime of spain. an event which fuelled the current campaign for independence. carles puigdemont is under pressure from all sides. pro—independence groups here want him to say that he has declared independence. the government in madrid wants him to say that he has not. on this, in his last major appearance on the eve of madrid‘s deadline, the catalan leader refused to pick a side. translation: i want to reiterate that the government i lead will make its decision based on commitment to peace, fortitude and democracy. even on the way out he made sure to give nothing away. president pui
if mr puigdemont replies that he has declared independence, the central government says that it will begin the process of suspending self—rule in the catalan region. our europe correspondent james reynolds reports from barcelona. carles puigdemont already has some of the trappings of a head of state. now spain wants him to spell it out. has he declared independence for his region or not? at this memorial on sunday, mr puigdemont remembered a previous catalan leader executed in 19110 by the...
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mr puigdemont has refused to recognise madrid's order removing him from power. earlier, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of barcelona, to condemn catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence. it was one of the biggest shows of force to date by supporters of a united spain. our europe editor katya adler reports. # viva espa na. no doubting the passion of this crowd. belting out "long live spain" along barcelona's main boulevards. these are catalans who don't want independence, who reject the independence declaration made last week. the mood here was festive, but the message serious. "i feel catalan and spanish," says this young woman. "spain must stay united," this woman insisted. "catalonia with spain". a little later, in front of the catalan government offices, frustration with separatist politicians bubbled over. the crowd here demanded the immediate arrest 2of carles puigdemont, the catalan president sacked —— of carles puigdemont, the catalan president sacked this weekend by the spanish government. but he insists he'll keep build
mr puigdemont has refused to recognise madrid's order removing him from power. earlier, hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of barcelona, to condemn catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence. it was one of the biggest shows of force to date by supporters of a united spain. our europe editor katya adler reports. # viva espa na. no doubting the passion of this crowd. belting out "long live spain" along barcelona's main boulevards. these are catalans who don't...
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i think the problem now from mr puigdemont may be that he ends up upsetting everyone. madrid will not be happy. he still hasn't declared the referendum illegal. there is a risk that he ends up upsetting his core hardline supporters. especially the kingmakers. there was a standing ovation when people thought he was going to be announcing a universal —— unilateral declaration of independence. but this group did not stand a up. they are not happy. part of the reason his speech today was delayed was to talk to the members of this group. and i'm not quite sure how tenable his position in the long—term might be. we don't even know yet whether he is going to make a decision, when he thinks the talks have reached fruition. it is a bit open—ended. we do know from madrid that they are extremely angry. the deputy prime minister and the foreign minister said this was insane. this is a fake referendum. there are still maintaining their hard. questions about what form these talks may take. even if the cata la ns these talks may take. even if the catalans say they want to sit
i think the problem now from mr puigdemont may be that he ends up upsetting everyone. madrid will not be happy. he still hasn't declared the referendum illegal. there is a risk that he ends up upsetting his core hardline supporters. especially the kingmakers. there was a standing ovation when people thought he was going to be announcing a universal —— unilateral declaration of independence. but this group did not stand a up. they are not happy. part of the reason his speech today was...
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spain's government has dissolved the regional parliament and installed a new police chief, after mr puigdemont declared independence. in madrid, several thousand people held a rally, waving spanish flags and calling for national unity. spain has gripped by its biggest political crisis for a0 years. the stand—off is escalating. 0n political crisis for a0 years. the stand—off is escalating. on friday, catalonia declared independence from spain. madrid responded by imposing direct rule and sacking the entire cata la n direct rule and sacking the entire catalan government. but it is deposed leader says he is not going anywhere. translation: we do not deviate. we continue persevering in the only way that can make us winners, without violence, without insults, in an inclusive way. and that has left catalans wondering just who is in charge in barcelona, as life here carries on. in madrid, thousands of people turned out on saturday calling for national unity. why they want a broken spain? it makes no sense. it is not only affecting catalonia is, but all of spain and the whole world. catalonia is o
spain's government has dissolved the regional parliament and installed a new police chief, after mr puigdemont declared independence. in madrid, several thousand people held a rally, waving spanish flags and calling for national unity. spain has gripped by its biggest political crisis for a0 years. the stand—off is escalating. 0n political crisis for a0 years. the stand—off is escalating. on friday, catalonia declared independence from spain. madrid responded by imposing direct rule and...
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mr. puigdemont in the catalan parliament it was a climb down. yes, he did say the country or the region wants to go for independence, first he wants to go back to madrid and start talks. whether that will materialize is the big question the reaction in the market is mixed. we are not seeing a huge rally on the stoxx 600 yes, we're seeing a rally on the ibex 35, but it's not transpiring into a much bigger risk on rally in the rest of europe we're down when it comes to the ftse 100 the cac 40 lower to a quarter. once again want to draw your attention to the ibex 35. it's up close to session highs, up by 1.25%. this is after catalonia's leader carles puigdemont stopped short of declaring independence from spain. in a speech to the regional parliament he said he was suspending the results of a referendum to allow time for talks with the spanish government let's have a look at some banking stocks in spain which were heavily beaten down over the past couple of weeks some have bounced back banco
mr. puigdemont in the catalan parliament it was a climb down. yes, he did say the country or the region wants to go for independence, first he wants to go back to madrid and start talks. whether that will materialize is the big question the reaction in the market is mixed. we are not seeing a huge rally on the stoxx 600 yes, we're seeing a rally on the ibex 35, but it's not transpiring into a much bigger risk on rally in the rest of europe we're down when it comes to the ftse 100 the cac 40...
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if this is a coup d'etat, it is one that has been followed by mr puigdemont and his government. what we are doing is following strictly the provisions of our constitutions, which are in no way exceptional, they are a carbon copy of the german constitution, the kind of provision that you can see in many western constitutions. that was the foreign minister of spain talking to me earlier. we can talk now to our correspondent bethany bell, who's in barcelona. afternoon to you, the mood was pretty defiant on the streets, big demonstrations in support of the separatist campaign. how are things looking now? well, i think this place is in a state of uncertainty at the moment. the separate —— separatist leaders are trying to consider their next steps after a day in which this crisis was significantly escalated. the catalan leader as denounced the moves by the spanish prime minister, but he has not announced his next steps yet. it is believed that he may call a session of the regional parliament here in the next couple of days or so, and that that session there could be aon a unilater
if this is a coup d'etat, it is one that has been followed by mr puigdemont and his government. what we are doing is following strictly the provisions of our constitutions, which are in no way exceptional, they are a carbon copy of the german constitution, the kind of provision that you can see in many western constitutions. that was the foreign minister of spain talking to me earlier. we can talk now to our correspondent bethany bell, who's in barcelona. afternoon to you, the mood was pretty...
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we don't quite know what mr puigdemont has declared. we're waiting for this declaration of independence but he is not quite going for it. what does he want for catalonia? he wants independence. the problem is, according to spanish law, this is an illegal referendum. according to spanish law, the government in spain has the right, under law, to declare it now and for it, which it has, and to bring, to take away rule, to take away independent rule. the problem is that for the eu, which isn't really technically a problem, but it is philosophically a problem, what is philosophically a problem, what is going to happen to this region? catalonia is extremely successful. if it is smashed by the central and, what happens now?|j if it is smashed by the central and, what happens now? i do not understand actually what form he seizes independence taking. we know it is already having a disastrous economic impact on catalonia. businesses are moving out, tourism is falling, and it is having a wider impact on the whole of the spanish economy. maybe it i
we don't quite know what mr puigdemont has declared. we're waiting for this declaration of independence but he is not quite going for it. what does he want for catalonia? he wants independence. the problem is, according to spanish law, this is an illegal referendum. according to spanish law, the government in spain has the right, under law, to declare it now and for it, which it has, and to bring, to take away rule, to take away independent rule. the problem is that for the eu, which isn't...
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mr puigdemont himself has said he is not in it for the long one, he wants to this region not in it for the long one, he wants to - this region to to bring this region to independence. he does not want to stand as a political figure. we can ta ke stand as a political figure. we can take him out of the equation, but when it comes to the other independent separatist parties, they will try and form a new coalition. but, the latest opinion poll in the la st but, the latest opinion poll in the last three days, albeit by a spanish newspaper, is saying that the feeling for staying unified with spain is still very high here. if there is the selection on december 21, it does not appear the nationalists, separatist, independents are going to have a lot of support in this region. thank you very much. before i bring you some of the news, just to say the judge in the case in washington has set by the conditions of 10 million unsecured bond for paul manafort, 5 million unsecured bond for rick gates. the amount of carbon dioxide in the earths atmosphere surged to a record high in 2016. it has been put
mr puigdemont himself has said he is not in it for the long one, he wants to this region not in it for the long one, he wants to - this region to to bring this region to independence. he does not want to stand as a political figure. we can ta ke stand as a political figure. we can take him out of the equation, but when it comes to the other independent separatist parties, they will try and form a new coalition. but, the latest opinion poll in the la st but, the latest opinion poll in the last...
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translation: at this moment, mr puigdemont, you are putting a generation injeopardy. tomorrow rests on your shoulders. tomorrow come two crunch votes, the spanish will decide whether to take control of catalonia, catalonia will decide whether to declare itself independent. the country stands on the brink of a showdown. we'll ask if there's a way back from constitutional conflict. something's up in saudi arabia. is it really possible that we'll be holidaying there, on the red sea coast by the end of the next decade? the saudi crown prince has outlined big plans to beat back the forces of conservatism and to take the kingdom into a new era of normality. we'll ask if the saudi prince's plan is ever likely to succeed. and are our universities a bastion of left wing remoaners, and if so, does it matter? the daily mail's stephen glover takes it up with a professor of philosophy. hello. after a day of some confusion in catalonia, spain this evening stands on the brink of a serious clash between region and nation. after some dithering, the catalan president carles puigdemont
translation: at this moment, mr puigdemont, you are putting a generation injeopardy. tomorrow rests on your shoulders. tomorrow come two crunch votes, the spanish will decide whether to take control of catalonia, catalonia will decide whether to declare itself independent. the country stands on the brink of a showdown. we'll ask if there's a way back from constitutional conflict. something's up in saudi arabia. is it really possible that we'll be holidaying there, on the red sea coast by the...
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yesterday we saw that mr. puigdemont failed to call for fresh elections. it's anyone's guess as to what will happen now with the region and the secessionist drive >>> e-mail the show, streetsignseurope@cnbc.com you can also find us on twitter, streetsignseurope@cnbc and tweet me at @carolincnbc >>> we have plenty coming up tech titans keep on rising amazon and alphabet smash estimates in an eventful earnings release statesside. we discuss after this short break. [vo] when it comes to investing, looking from a fresh perspective can make all the difference. it can provide what we call an unlock: a realization that often reveals a better path forward. at wells fargo, it's our expertise in finding this kind of insight that has lead us to become one of the largest investment and wealth management firms in the country. discover how we can help find your unlock. >>> a one-way ticket to political instability. a court ruling in australia over the holding of a second passport has seen the deputy prime minister lose a seat and the government its slim majority four ot
yesterday we saw that mr. puigdemont failed to call for fresh elections. it's anyone's guess as to what will happen now with the region and the secessionist drive >>> e-mail the show, streetsignseurope@cnbc.com you can also find us on twitter, streetsignseurope@cnbc and tweet me at @carolincnbc >>> we have plenty coming up tech titans keep on rising amazon and alphabet smash estimates in an eventful earnings release statesside. we discuss after this short break. [vo] when it...
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translation: the answer given by mr puigdemont will determine what happens next. in his hands lies either re—establishing the rule of law, as everybody is asking him, or continuing the instability, the tension, and the divisions in catalonia. because the spanish government's position is simple. catalonia cannot use an illegal referendum to secede. and if catalonia does try to split away, mr rajoy told parliament, he would begin moves to impose direct rule on the region next week. spain's prime minister is a leader under intense pressure. some here in parliament say he should not compromise with catalans, who they say are trying to blackmail spain. others say he should seek compromise. what nobody is criticising him for is defending spanish unity, and if anything, it is the catalan leader who is under more pressure. this is the declaration at issue. the catalan leader, carles puigdemont, signed it, and immediately said he was suspending it, and left it ambiguous. the fact it was fudged has left catalans who want independence for their region feeling cheated. tran
translation: the answer given by mr puigdemont will determine what happens next. in his hands lies either re—establishing the rule of law, as everybody is asking him, or continuing the instability, the tension, and the divisions in catalonia. because the spanish government's position is simple. catalonia cannot use an illegal referendum to secede. and if catalonia does try to split away, mr rajoy told parliament, he would begin moves to impose direct rule on the region next week. spain's...
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he is coming to the podium, let's listen he speaks spanish mr puigdemont is speaking in it catalan. we would get some translation. my spanish, look let alone my catalan, is not up to this. we understand the coalition of support he had who were about to leave him a couple of hours ago when it was thought he would announce a snap election, now happier with what he is going to announce. nobody knows, quite frankly, whether he will go for the declaration of independence. 0r whether he will call a snap election. what is certain is that carles puigdemont as a political figure is certain is that carles puigdemont as a politicalfigure is probably finished. because if he decides to call for snap elections, he will lose the support of his coalition, and he has said in fact that he does not want to carry on as a political leader and his aim in this entire crisis and invite for most of his life was to bring the region to independence. but i am now hearing that he has called a snap election. just getting confirmation of that. he says he has considered the possibility of calling elections, severa
he is coming to the podium, let's listen he speaks spanish mr puigdemont is speaking in it catalan. we would get some translation. my spanish, look let alone my catalan, is not up to this. we understand the coalition of support he had who were about to leave him a couple of hours ago when it was thought he would announce a snap election, now happier with what he is going to announce. nobody knows, quite frankly, whether he will go for the declaration of independence. 0r whether he will call a...
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trying to flush mr puigdemont out? everyone is buying time here. it happened yesterday with that statement or announcement that it was then suspended and it is happening again today so now it is the spanish government who have been bringing pressure on to the catalan government to ask for clarification. what did it mean? let us be clear, in this signed document after the parliamentary session, did they actually sign a declaration of independence and then suspended? yes, the thing is that this document was yes, the thing is that this document was signed after the suspension sol ama was signed after the suspension sol am a journalist and i'm not a lawyer andl am a journalist and i'm not a lawyer and i do not know why this is. didn't actually say, this is the declaration that catalu nya ? didn't actually say, this is the declaration that catalunya? is said, we are going to build a catalan republic. we are going to we have declared? that is why mariano rajoy is asking the catalan government for this clarification, what it it mean? is the catalan govern
trying to flush mr puigdemont out? everyone is buying time here. it happened yesterday with that statement or announcement that it was then suspended and it is happening again today so now it is the spanish government who have been bringing pressure on to the catalan government to ask for clarification. what did it mean? let us be clear, in this signed document after the parliamentary session, did they actually sign a declaration of independence and then suspended? yes, the thing is that this...
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puigdemont. he did not carles puigdemont did , not give the announcement people were expecting today, so how do people in catalonia feel now? charlotte: i think it is fair to say that both of those who were in favor of independence and those that were against it actually have something in common today, both are walking away from the developments today feeling probably slightly disappointed. pro-independence supporters had really expected carles puigdemont to declare independence today. there were thousands of people on the streets in the square behind me saying they wanted that. the mood was really bitter among the people who were standing behind me. some were even chanting "traitor" referring to carles puigdemont. real anger. on the other side, those against independence may have been hoping he would call regional elections today, the hope being it would de-escalate what is becoming an increasingly tense situation here. brent: an increasingly tense situation and it leads us then to tomorrow and
puigdemont. he did not carles puigdemont did , not give the announcement people were expecting today, so how do people in catalonia feel now? charlotte: i think it is fair to say that both of those who were in favor of independence and those that were against it actually have something in common today, both are walking away from the developments today feeling probably slightly disappointed. pro-independence supporters had really expected carles puigdemont to declare independence today. there...
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puigdemont to move away from declaration? would it involve regional elections in catalonia >> regional elections, why that wouldn't be a solution. we already had elections two years ago. these elections were already about independence >> but it might be a way of buying more time for dialogue, don't you think? >> even more time? we already said that we're ready for dialogue, but of course we've seen, you know, limits >> i think the reason that members say this might be an option because it may be different actors to the forefront, if it wasn't someone like mr. puigdemont, somebody madrid feels more comfortable with negotiations. >> they have said they reject dialogue they don't want to have conversations over the results of the referendum last october 1st. they don't want to talk about the possibility of implementing our right to decide. so the ones for dialogue are the referendum parties, not madrid. we asked many times for this dialogue the response is 155. we have political prisoners now in madrid. catalan grassroots moveme
puigdemont to move away from declaration? would it involve regional elections in catalonia >> regional elections, why that wouldn't be a solution. we already had elections two years ago. these elections were already about independence >> but it might be a way of buying more time for dialogue, don't you think? >> even more time? we already said that we're ready for dialogue, but of course we've seen, you know, limits >> i think the reason that members say this might be an...
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rochelle: if there is verification over whether mr. puigdemont declared independence , no dialogue, one assumes. the spanish constitution says that spain is indivisible. regions cannot have national referendums because sovereignty is supposed to live people. spanish it is unlikely the prime minister would change his position on that. he said it was unclear what wantedpuigdemont dialogue about -- about the process of breaking away or about a further referendum, or whether he wanted some of the options to be put on the table by the spanish government. rochelle: sarah morris, our correspondent in madrid. in barcelona, claire is standing by. , still no talk about dialogue with catalonia's leader. clear: here in barcelona, puigdemont has been clear he does one dialogue. he tried to cite a tolerant, open town. he said in his speech to parliament that "we are not ," talking about his followers, saying they simply wanted to express a desire for independence. withid they respect people different points of view. madrid would differ and thinks th
rochelle: if there is verification over whether mr. puigdemont declared independence , no dialogue, one assumes. the spanish constitution says that spain is indivisible. regions cannot have national referendums because sovereignty is supposed to live people. spanish it is unlikely the prime minister would change his position on that. he said it was unclear what wantedpuigdemont dialogue about -- about the process of breaking away or about a further referendum, or whether he wanted some of the...
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mr puigdemont promised to work to build a free country. yesterday, spain's prime minister dissolved the catalan parliament after it declared independence. in madrid today several thousand people held a rally, waving spanish flags and calling for national unity. 0ur correspondent james reynolds reports from barcelona. this is the first full day of direct rule from madrid. and no one's yet sure quite what to make of it. catalan organisations have told people here to carry on as normal. right here, it's hard to tell that anything has changed one way or another. local catalan police officers still guard this, the catalan political headquarters. and separatist leaders, who have technically been sacked by madrid, are now trying to work out their next move. carles puigdemont, the catalan leader, featured on today's front pages, refuses to accept that he has been fired. translation: we do not deviate. we continue persevering in the only way that can make us winners. without violence, without insults, in an inclusive way, respecting people, symbols
mr puigdemont promised to work to build a free country. yesterday, spain's prime minister dissolved the catalan parliament after it declared independence. in madrid today several thousand people held a rally, waving spanish flags and calling for national unity. 0ur correspondent james reynolds reports from barcelona. this is the first full day of direct rule from madrid. and no one's yet sure quite what to make of it. catalan organisations have told people here to carry on as normal. right...
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in a tv address, mr puigdemont said the referendum must be respected but reaffirmed that he was open to mediation. president putin has said that any military strike against north korea designed to destroy its nuclear and missile programme might not succeed, because pyongyang could have hidden military facilities that nobody knows about. speaking in moscow, the russian leader said he thought president trump was listening to russia's views. forty people have been sentenced to life in prison in turkey for trying to assassinate president erdogan during last year's failed coup attempt. the defendants, mostly former members of the turkish special forces, were found guilty of attacking a hotel where mr erdogan had been staying. senior government members have rallied behind the british prime minister, theresa may, after she struggled to deliver a major speech at her party's annual conference. as well as being interrupted by a prankster, mrs may repeatedly paused to cough and clear her throat. the deficit is back to precrisis level... it sounds as if my voice is not on track! applause i hope
in a tv address, mr puigdemont said the referendum must be respected but reaffirmed that he was open to mediation. president putin has said that any military strike against north korea designed to destroy its nuclear and missile programme might not succeed, because pyongyang could have hidden military facilities that nobody knows about. speaking in moscow, the russian leader said he thought president trump was listening to russia's views. forty people have been sentenced to life in prison in...
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the central government says new elections will be held on december and mr puigdemont will be able to take part. in a speech earlier, the separatist leader calls for direct democratic opposition. this is the first full day of direct rule from madrid. and no one's yet sure quite what to make of it. catalan organisations have told people here to carry on as normal. local catalan police officers still guard this, the catalan political headquarters. and separatist leaders, who have technically been sacked by madrid, are now trying to work out their next move. carles puigdemont, the catalan leader, featured on today's front pages, refuses to accept that he has been fired. translation: we do not deviate. we continue persevering in the only way that can make us winners. without violence, without insults, in an inclusive way, respecting people, symbols and opinions. many here are worried about what may come next. antonio and pilar, here queueing up for lottery tickets, just want a fresh start. "elections, elections, elections", he tells me. and over in madrid, demonstrators have come out to s
the central government says new elections will be held on december and mr puigdemont will be able to take part. in a speech earlier, the separatist leader calls for direct democratic opposition. this is the first full day of direct rule from madrid. and no one's yet sure quite what to make of it. catalan organisations have told people here to carry on as normal. local catalan police officers still guard this, the catalan political headquarters. and separatist leaders, who have technically been...
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puigdemont to debate on. the big issues facing the country in the congress of deputies a congressman of the book so we consider that mister puigdemont has a unique opportunity in a one hour for food. to be clear and to come back to legality except i don't. there was better than any that requesting two months f talks with madrid on day international mediation. has a meeting with the prime minister as soon as possible he wrote we want to talk our proposal for dialogue is sincere and honest also asking the government to land is sedition case against two senior catalan regional police officers. and the leaders of to the pro independence associations. madrid says push gamal now has until thursday morning or faces the possibility of spain activating our school one five five of the constitution. which would allow madrid's to override pots of catalonia's self governance. people in austria have elected the youngest ever heads of governments thirty one year old sebastian cuts in his conservative people's party came in
puigdemont to debate on. the big issues facing the country in the congress of deputies a congressman of the book so we consider that mister puigdemont has a unique opportunity in a one hour for food. to be clear and to come back to legality except i don't. there was better than any that requesting two months f talks with madrid on day international mediation. has a meeting with the prime minister as soon as possible he wrote we want to talk our proposal for dialogue is sincere and honest also...
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spain‘s government has dissolved the regional parliament and installed a new police chief after mr puigdemont declared independence. in madrid, several thousand people held a rally, waving spanish flags and calling for national unity. our correspondent james reynolds reports from barcelona. this is the first full day of direct rule from madrid. and no one‘s yet sure quite what to make of it.
spain‘s government has dissolved the regional parliament and installed a new police chief after mr puigdemont declared independence. in madrid, several thousand people held a rally, waving spanish flags and calling for national unity. our correspondent james reynolds reports from barcelona. this is the first full day of direct rule from madrid. and no one‘s yet sure quite what to make of it.
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and where is mr puigdemont, 48 hours after he declared the new catalan republic? well, he left barcelona this weekend, coming here to the mediaeval town of girona. it is his hometown, also known as the heartland of catalan nationalism. but right now it's in full fiesta swing. today was the annual celebration of this town's patron saint, complete with human—tower building, a time—honoured catalan tradition. translation: the human tower symbolises the catalan spirit. when we stick together, we can achieve big things, reach for the sky! the mayor of girona is a good friend of carles puigdemont. for her and other independence supporters, he remains the catalan president, whatever spain says. is he worried about going to jail? translation: of course president puigdemont is worried about being arrested. the spanish government has already jailed two independence activists, so he's concerned, yes, but never afraid. we found girona full of enthusiasts for the new catalan republic, people who say they'll defend it peacefully but unrelentingly. i think the catalan republ
and where is mr puigdemont, 48 hours after he declared the new catalan republic? well, he left barcelona this weekend, coming here to the mediaeval town of girona. it is his hometown, also known as the heartland of catalan nationalism. but right now it's in full fiesta swing. today was the annual celebration of this town's patron saint, complete with human—tower building, a time—honoured catalan tradition. translation: the human tower symbolises the catalan spirit. when we stick together,...
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>> translator: all i ask, mr. puigdemont puigdemont, is to sensibly ask that he puts the general interests of all citizens first. it's not difficult to answer one question, you have declared independence for catalonia or not? you understand if you have the government is obliged constitutionally to take action. if you haven't, we can talk, here in parliament as we have offered to all parliamentary groups >> let's get back to the man who wears many has thes thts this m, jonathan fenbi the catalonia issue, that's been going on not just for days but for months and years will it ever go away unless we see a constitutional change? >> probably not. it's been going on for decades this goes back to the early part of last century. you have rajoy very much speaking to his base and support in the rest of spain i would say the independents in catalonia, having pushed the vote out, they are isolated at the moment we have all the political, economic, all the european elements in this which are not in their favor so rajoy is taki
>> translator: all i ask, mr. puigdemont puigdemont, is to sensibly ask that he puts the general interests of all citizens first. it's not difficult to answer one question, you have declared independence for catalonia or not? you understand if you have the government is obliged constitutionally to take action. if you haven't, we can talk, here in parliament as we have offered to all parliamentary groups >> let's get back to the man who wears many has thes thts this m, jonathan fenbi...
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what more can you tell us about the whereabouts tonight of mr. puigdemont? >> yes, so we have had that confirmation from his now lawyer to say that he is indeed in brussels. now that is a stunning turn of events for people here. there was a long part of the day where we actually didn't know where exactly he was. people were expecting him to walk into the building just behind me, the regional government office and to go to work. don't forget, this is the man who on friday declared independence here. on saturday in a statement, he emphasized that he was going to push ahead with that independence and he believed he was still the man in charge. now we don't know exactly what he is doing in brussels. that's not yet been confirmed. there have been some claims that he is possibly seeking asylum but we don't know that. all we do know is he is facing some extremely serious charges here in barcelona. one is being rebellion which carries up to 30 years in prison and at some point, authorities here are going to expect him to answer to that. >> yeah, it's amazing what a
what more can you tell us about the whereabouts tonight of mr. puigdemont? >> yes, so we have had that confirmation from his now lawyer to say that he is indeed in brussels. now that is a stunning turn of events for people here. there was a long part of the day where we actually didn't know where exactly he was. people were expecting him to walk into the building just behind me, the regional government office and to go to work. don't forget, this is the man who on friday declared...
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in a much—delayed speech, and amid speculation that he'd declare independence, mr puigdemont said they'd be no vote while the spanish government threatens to impose direct rule. katya adler is in barcelona. where does this crisis now go? let's first remind ourselves why there is so first remind ourselves why there is so much international attention on a regional parliament in spain. that's because everybody wants to know if catalonia, this region, will declare independence from spain. today, we thought we would find out. this question has been hanging in the air for weeks, there was a lot of toing and froing and upping the ante but it seems we will have to wait until tomorrow. we keep saying tomorrow, but we do know that the spanish governorate in madrid is planning dramatic action. it is planning to unleash a lord never used before in spain. that's to unravel the great autonomous power that catalunya has. at the same time, the catalan parliament will meet again, debating and to vote. hard—line separatists hope that after the vote they can declare an independent republic of catalonia.
in a much—delayed speech, and amid speculation that he'd declare independence, mr puigdemont said they'd be no vote while the spanish government threatens to impose direct rule. katya adler is in barcelona. where does this crisis now go? let's first remind ourselves why there is so first remind ourselves why there is so much international attention on a regional parliament in spain. that's because everybody wants to know if catalonia, this region, will declare independence from spain. today,...
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the spanish government has warned it will take direct control of the region unless mr puigdemont backs down. in a few hours, new zealand's political kingmaker winston peters says he will reveal which main party he will support to form a government. the country's general election on 23 september failed to deliver an overall majority to either major party, leaving mr peter's new zealand first party holding the balance. google says it has developed an artificial intelligence programme that can learn without human interaction, and do it faster than earlier ones. the new alphago zero learned and mastered the chinese game go with no data other than a blank board and the rules of the game. the previous version has already beaten two of the world's best go players. take a look at these villagers in thailand, who came together to rescue an elephant which had been stuck in a canal after heavy floods struck the area. experts say the animal was close to exhaustion. vets treated it, and you will be glad to know the elephant recovered, and is back in the wild. the un's refugee agency has told the bb
the spanish government has warned it will take direct control of the region unless mr puigdemont backs down. in a few hours, new zealand's political kingmaker winston peters says he will reveal which main party he will support to form a government. the country's general election on 23 september failed to deliver an overall majority to either major party, leaving mr peter's new zealand first party holding the balance. google says it has developed an artificial intelligence programme that can...
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puigdemont and other separatist leaders over last week's unilateral declaration of independence. sarah corker reports. in barcelona, people are asking just what happens next. the spanish government is now in charge of running this, the catalan region. ca rles running this, the catalan region. carles puigdemont, the deposed cattle and legal —— leader faces charges of rebellion and he has decided to escape. translation: he is in belgium. i think, to step away a bitand is in belgium. i think, to step away a bit and let things come down. he did not give me much more explanation. i am did not give me much more explanation. iam not did not give me much more explanation. i am not his political assistant but his justice assistant. and speculation is growing that ca rles and speculation is growing that carles puigdemont is preparing to seek asylum in belgium. he is now potentially a fugitive from spanish justice. in catalonia, he and the hearts of these supporters by declaring independence on friday. but he has left others, like these pro— unity campaigners, serious. what happened h
puigdemont and other separatist leaders over last week's unilateral declaration of independence. sarah corker reports. in barcelona, people are asking just what happens next. the spanish government is now in charge of running this, the catalan region. ca rles running this, the catalan region. carles puigdemont, the deposed cattle and legal —— leader faces charges of rebellion and he has decided to escape. translation: he is in belgium. i think, to step away a bitand is in belgium. i think,...
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at a news conference in brussels, mr puigdemont said that he isn't trying to escape justice, but that he wanted to be able to speak freely. it comes after his party voted for catalonia to break away from spain last week. our correspondent, james reynolds, is in barcelona tonight. where does this go from here? it's almost impossible to predict. spain has already fired carles puigdemont. it's seeking to prosecute him as well. it's that combination that's clearly persuaded him to leave the country. in that news co nfe re nce him to leave the country. in that news conference he called on spain to drop the threat of prison against him. but spain shows no interest in paying attention to any of his demands. tonight one minister pointedly said — no single citizen is above the law. the spanish media tonight is reporting that a number of the former ministers who've gone with carles puigdemont to brussels have left the centre of the city, we don't know carles puigdemont‘s long—term plans or his ability to influence every day life here in catalonia because the spanish central government is
at a news conference in brussels, mr puigdemont said that he isn't trying to escape justice, but that he wanted to be able to speak freely. it comes after his party voted for catalonia to break away from spain last week. our correspondent, james reynolds, is in barcelona tonight. where does this go from here? it's almost impossible to predict. spain has already fired carles puigdemont. it's seeking to prosecute him as well. it's that combination that's clearly persuaded him to leave the...
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puigdemont and other separatist leaders over last week's unilateral declaration of independence. sarah corker reports. without resistance, spain's national government has taken over the day—to—day running of this, the cata la n day—to—day running of this, the catalan region. ca rles day—to—day running of this, the catalan region. carles puigdemont, the deposed catalan leader, faces charges of rebellion. he has now decided to escape before facing arrest. translation: key is in belgium, i think, arrest. translation: key is in belgium, ithink, to arrest. translation: key is in belgium, i think, to step away a bit and let things calm down. he didn't give me much more explanation. i am not his political assistant but his justice system. speculation is growing that carles puigdemont is preparing to seek asylum in belgium, now potentially a fugitive from spanishjustice. in now potentially a fugitive from spanish justice. in catalonia, now potentially a fugitive from spanishjustice. in catalonia, he won the hearts of these supporters by declaring independence on friday. but h
puigdemont and other separatist leaders over last week's unilateral declaration of independence. sarah corker reports. without resistance, spain's national government has taken over the day—to—day running of this, the cata la n day—to—day running of this, the catalan region. ca rles day—to—day running of this, the catalan region. carles puigdemont, the deposed catalan leader, faces charges of rebellion. he has now decided to escape before facing arrest. translation: key is in...
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puigdemont himself. he seems very relaxed, at the time that statement was going out he was spotted having lunch in a restaurant with, we understand, his wife and family and friends. so he seems very calm about the situation. i think there's relief after last night, because i was speaking to some people close to him, there is relief that madrid didn't come in hard, immediately, and try to arrest them. but that could still happen over the next few days. in madrid, thousands of people have gathered in the centre of the city for a demonstration in support of a unified spain. our correspondent is there. in central madrid the mood moves from party to anger. people on the streets here are calling for a united spain. they're supporting those in catalonia who don't want independence and they themselves say they don't want their country to be divided. there have been passionate speeches from the stage. people say the government is not doing enough to return catalonia to legality as madrid puts it. some passionate
puigdemont himself. he seems very relaxed, at the time that statement was going out he was spotted having lunch in a restaurant with, we understand, his wife and family and friends. so he seems very calm about the situation. i think there's relief after last night, because i was speaking to some people close to him, there is relief that madrid didn't come in hard, immediately, and try to arrest them. but that could still happen over the next few days. in madrid, thousands of people have...
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the spanish government has warned it will take direct control of the region unless mr puigdemont backs down. new zealand's political kingmaker, winston peters, says he will reveal which main party he will support to form a government. the country's general election on 23rd september failed to deliver an overall majority to either major party leaving mr peter's new zealand first party holding the balance. we expect that announcement very soon. take a look at these villagers in thailand, who came together to rescue an elephant which had been stuck in a canal after heavy floods struck the area. experts say the animal was close to exhaustion. vets treated it, and you'll be glad to know the elephant recovered, and is back in the wild. the un's refugee agency has told the bbc there is a real risk of an outbreak of cholera among the rohingya refugees who have fled violence in myanmar. the crisis began earlier this year, when the burmese military launched an offensive, after claims that rohingya militants had attacked police checkpoints. more than 500,000 rohingya muslims have now fled across
the spanish government has warned it will take direct control of the region unless mr puigdemont backs down. new zealand's political kingmaker, winston peters, says he will reveal which main party he will support to form a government. the country's general election on 23rd september failed to deliver an overall majority to either major party leaving mr peter's new zealand first party holding the balance. we expect that announcement very soon. take a look at these villagers in thailand, who came...